Latest HIV Research Every Women Needs

Discover the latest research, why it matters and what action you can take now!

This is the latest HIV research every women needs. Yes, we said EVERY WOMAN. HIV doesn’t discriminate and neither should you. First of all, when you think of good health do you include sexual health? It’s time we did and knowledge is power. To that end, we’ve assembled the ultimate guide to the latest research on women and HIV, why it matters and most importantly, what you can do.

Reading this might not make you the new Captain Marvel, but it will give you the power to protect.

Every woman? Yes, and here’s why.

Every one that is sexually active is vulnerable to HIV. The recent decreasing HIV rate among women is promising but we must amplify that momentum for all women. You take charge in where you go, what you wear and even what time you arrive. Why not take charge of your health? Let’s start today. Knowledge is power so here are the latest numbers:

Nationally

86% of women in the US contracted HIV through heterosexual contact¹

59% of women in the US that contracted HIV were black¹

41% of new HIV cases occur in women between the ages of 13-34¹

Florida

90% of women in Florida contracted HIV through heterosexual contact²

61% of women in Florida that contracted HIV were black²

21% of all new cases were in women²

The ultimate guide to the latest research on women and HIV

The largest HIV conference in the world, Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI), recently came to a conclusion. Every year, top doctors and clinical researchers assemble from around the world to present the latest clinical research findings. Consequently, this is the conference for any groundbreaking HIV or Hepatitis news.

Here are CROI 2019 highlights from a record number of studies focusing on women’s health issues:

Doctor – If you have a doctor, ask them to include it in your routine lab work.

Talk, Test, Treat – A FDOH local guide to all HIV testing resources with a complete listing of organizations that offer HIV prevention and testing resources. Most of these resources are FREE* or offered on a nominal sliding scale.

GET TREATED – Negative or Positive you should be seeing a doctor regularly.

HIV Negative – PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) can prevent HIV? PrEP is a medical regimen that includes doctor visits, labs and taking 1 pill once a day and can be up to 99% effective at preventing HIV. You may be eligible to receive these services for FREE*.

HIV Positive – There is no reason why someone in America that has HIV should not be in medical care. You may be eligible to receive services for FREE*. Here are the primary methods for people with HIV to access medical care –

*FREE – Provided at no cost to you. Everything has value. You and your health are the most valuable. The programs or services listed above marked “FREE*” are primarily paid for through various state and federal grants like CDC prevention or the Ryan White grants. Many services are offered on a sliding scale which simply means people pay what they can afford. Whether its a “FREE” HIV test, “FREE” HIV care, or “FREE” PrEP, it has tremendous value even though you might not pay…the most valuable thing is you being able to stay healthy.

ABOUT US

Orlando Immunology Center, or simply OIC, is a part of Infectious Disease Consultants (IDC, PA), the largest private Infectious Diseases practice in Florida with over 40+ years of experience, and 14 Board Certified Physicians. OIC, is one of the most recognized and successful HIV, hepatitis and STD centers in the country, with a nationwide reputation of clinical practice prevention and treatment options.